Common questions

Is Downy Calm healthy?

Downy Calm scores 77/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Downy Calm scores 77/100.

How does Downy Calm compare to other laundry?

Downy Calm ranks #11 of 17 laundry in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear at 96/100.

Which ingredients drive Downy Calm's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Synthetic Fragrance is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Downy Calm

Name: Downy Calm
Brand: Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Procter & Gamble

Category Laundry

Summary

Downy Calm scores 77/100.

Key ingredients 1

Synthetic Fragrance

Bad

Synthetic fragrance is an umbrella term that can encompass hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including phthalates and allergens linked to hormone disruption and skin sensitization.

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